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 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during quality business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer the decision within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining the health of your business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been running for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business loan experts. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal 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 $150K, typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.