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 offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging 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 ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and 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 business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The 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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding 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 commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.