FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation 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 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay 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 that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 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 a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer the 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 could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements to determine your health of your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.