FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must 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 of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for 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 process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on 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 current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within quality business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have 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. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess what is the health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business loans professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.