FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within standard business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess your well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business is in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loan specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.