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 between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used 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 company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details 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, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply within quality business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us 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 and up) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine the well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been operating for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.