FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
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 that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. 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 that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been running for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order 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. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.