FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brisbane Small Business Loans
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Brisbane unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About 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. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The 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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the 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 simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details 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, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply within standard business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload 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 can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at standard business times 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 send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements that determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require 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. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.