FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the 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 range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within 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 proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply during quality business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After 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. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply during standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your 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 offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been running and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.