FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own 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 Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within quality business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining your health of your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health of the business 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 specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business lending experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share 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 use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.