FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About 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. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six 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 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, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request in quality business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer 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 provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine what is the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out 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 can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company loan professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.