FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
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 and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate 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 due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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 expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
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 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors to determine the health of your business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital 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 secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.