FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me about 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 that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply in quality business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply during normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine your health of your company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business loan professionals. We 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 time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential element 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.