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. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes 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 over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and 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 growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as 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 funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets and can include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay 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 that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered 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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within quality company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply in standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes 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 certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining your well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.