FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About 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 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
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 that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for 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 easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess your well-being of the company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential aspect 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.