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 provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for 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 business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during quality company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during normal business times and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company lending experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises the assets they have to make the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.