FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
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.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (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 business loan is a great option for almost every company need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at quality company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors for determining the health of the business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle 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 the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.