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 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning 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 expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company 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 contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the 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 within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within standard company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining your health for your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses assets they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.