FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine the health of your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.