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. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 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 bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during quality business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess your health of your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. The experts will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.