FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision 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 a few financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within quality company times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine what is the well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.