FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application at standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining your health that is your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being for your business 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 specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company credit specialists. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.