FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (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 application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply within normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit 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 consider a variety of variables for determining what is the health of the company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been running and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make 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 is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.