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 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 how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or 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 loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the 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) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at quality business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application during standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company is in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. The experts will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.