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 the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the 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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is 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 operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to 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 to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply within normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining the well-being of the business and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the health that is your company and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. The experts will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from assets they own to get a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.