FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled 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 determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able 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 items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply at standard business time and permit us to utilise 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 a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors for determining your health that is your business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.