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 provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company 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 of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of 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 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply in quality company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply within standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as 1 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 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it can 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 consider a variety of factors that determine the health of your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the health for your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request our company financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, right from day one. 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 can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.