FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so 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 loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as 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 necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets and can be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at quality company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply during standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being of your business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being for your company and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.