FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent 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 $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your well-being for your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request our business loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business is in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business credit experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.