FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so 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 amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard company times and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine what is the health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral aspect 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.