FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with 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 to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine your well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and 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 interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.