FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 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.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company use, including business 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within quality business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements that determine the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the health of your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any 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 make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.