FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a 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 prove at least 6 months of business (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 process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you apply within standard company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may 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 factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health for 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 particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been running and whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.