FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply within standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors that determine the health of the company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your health for your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to make a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.