FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within quality company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you apply during normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.