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 provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any company use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in quality business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply in normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine your well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been running, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business lending specialists. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital 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 protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises assets they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.