FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for 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 generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard business 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 submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health for your business and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. The experts will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as 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 remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral element 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.