FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
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, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables to determine your well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the health for your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company credit experts. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses the assets they have to make a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.