FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for 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 size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which 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 company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard business hours and 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 will be able to offer an answer within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine what is the health of your company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loans professionals. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.