FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
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Brisbane unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
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 reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as 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 size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application during 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 choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings 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 statements we can offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine your health of the business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra 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 is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out 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 choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral aspect 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.