FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About 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 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify 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 with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all company need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able 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 registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (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 simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have 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 circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements for determining what is the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been running and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.