FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or 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 loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for 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 have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at quality business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business is in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.