FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, 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 loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (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 Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $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-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within quality company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining the well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company credit experts. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.