FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, 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 size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a 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 easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within quality company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait 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 just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been operating for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit professionals. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.