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. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment 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 to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (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 quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during quality business time and let us utilise 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 an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request the business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide 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 the assets they have to get the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.