FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at quality company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank 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. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess your health of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.