FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors that determine your well-being of the company and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your health of the company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset 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 own.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.