FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be 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 funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active 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 approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine what is the health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been running and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.