FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every business use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might 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 assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at standard business timings and let us 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 can provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors that determine the health of your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the health of your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business credit specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.