FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
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Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About 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. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your health of the business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.