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 between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 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 an traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (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 easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $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: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in quality company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements 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 within one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been running, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business loan professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.