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 of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the 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 from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available 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 over assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in quality company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine what is the health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.