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 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the 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 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all company need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in quality company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 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 the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request at normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank 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 and up) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses assets they own to make a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.