FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify 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 assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for 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 application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.