FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 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 application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply in normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess your well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for our business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.