FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable 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 lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application within quality company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine your health of your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.