FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me more about 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 that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so 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 expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line 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 company borrower 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 reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), 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: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in quality company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health of the company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to make a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.