FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the health of your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.