FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts 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.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for the 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 company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old 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 larger company loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (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 trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply during standard company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request at normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal 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 your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.