FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for 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 loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The 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 18 years, have a New Zealand business (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 continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application in quality business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some 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. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the health of the business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan professionals. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.