FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
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Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register 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 according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve 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 within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the health of your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been running, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.