FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central 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 permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in quality business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request within standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been operating and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
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 covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business lending specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.