FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to your 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 within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
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 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined 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. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is 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 less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine the well-being of the company and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health that is your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated 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 secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.