FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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 to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run 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 the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to get this done 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’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $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 current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine your health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been running, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.