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 provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced 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 weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also 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 prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering 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 the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a 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)
- must show at least six months of business (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 easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining the health for your business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess your health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been operating, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, right 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 punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company lending experts. The specialists will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm 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 makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.