FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within quality company time and permit 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 are able to provide the decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply within normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank 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 aspects in order to assess your health that is your business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. The professionals will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of assets they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.