FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is 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 the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own 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 three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply within standard company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during normal business times and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine what is the health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.