FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning 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 fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business 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 prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as 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 to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application at standard business hours 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 an answer within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your 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 offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application in normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine the well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated 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.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.