FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be 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 so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application at quality business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the 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 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to make a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.