FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About 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 and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as 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 IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in quality business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply within standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining the well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.