FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any 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 cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the 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 the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is 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 seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a 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 in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and 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 also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in quality company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine your health of the business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been running and how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. The experts will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.