FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (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 fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide 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 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company 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 that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount 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 business is in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.