FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About 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 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply during standard company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the health for your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.