FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you apply within standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine what is the health for your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.