FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% 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 the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine the well-being for your company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been operating and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to secure the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.