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 between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at standard company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six 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 could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been running for, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. The experts will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.