FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so 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 business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the 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 easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at standard business time and allow us to use 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 provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements to determine what is the health that is your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending experts. The experts will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.