FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as 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 expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The 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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining how much we can lend you health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the health of the company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of 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 protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.