FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The East Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the East Brisbane Small Business Loans
East Brisbane unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger East Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger East Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply at quality company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply at standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company is in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.