FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in standard business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply within normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements for determining your well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans experts. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.