FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided 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 business need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have 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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in quality business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining what is the health for your business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your health for your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been running for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.