FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The East Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know about the East Brisbane Small Business Loans
East Brisbane unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger East Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger East Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to 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 business need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
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 over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply during standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements that determine your well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess your health for your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business lending specialists. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.