FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the 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 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business 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 business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in quality company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine the health for your company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.