FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $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 loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit 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 particular amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your health of your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been operating and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.