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 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.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
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% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be 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 the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of 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 lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess what is the health of your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the health of the business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
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 loans professionals. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.