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 of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in 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 situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application at standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could 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 document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining the health of the business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the health of your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been operating for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. 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 request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business lending experts. The experts will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential part 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.