FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll 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. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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 expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
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 of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during quality company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply at normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the health of the business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been running, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses assets they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.