FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
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Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months 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 loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at standard company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of 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 apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding 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 are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral aspect 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises assets they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.