FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
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. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within quality company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide an answer in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six 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 circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess the health of your company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing 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.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans experts. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.