FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so 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 loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it may take 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 particular amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess what is the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the health of the business and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.