FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all company use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to 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 usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining the well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated 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% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.