FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable 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 registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, 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 twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during quality company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within normal business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess your health for your business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been operating and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.