FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
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Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so 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 size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess what is the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the health of the company and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link 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)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.