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 between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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 company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your business must belong to 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online 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 preference over private property assigned 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 property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply within standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being that is your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest 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 are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business lending experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.