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 offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable 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 reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during quality company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess the health of the company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine the well-being for your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been running for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans 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. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.