FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply during standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine the health for your company and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.