FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any company use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for 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 fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at quality business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request within normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements for determining the well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess the well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been running as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.