FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brisbane Small Business Loans
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Brisbane unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (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 trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables for determining the health for your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.