FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, 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 loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 over assets, and may be registered 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 specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an 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 of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during quality business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess the health for your company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business loan professionals. The experts will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.