FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for 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 of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may 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 well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for 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 simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement 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 fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request within quality business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables for determining your well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company is in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.