FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information 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. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either 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 almost any company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so 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 loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The 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 be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six 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 simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during quality business times 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 bank statements we can offer a decision within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply during normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been operating and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.