FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail 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 that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund 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 loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every company use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application 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 on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine the health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been running, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the loan. The asset could 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 the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.