FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% 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 be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets and can include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it takes 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 submit your request in standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining your health for your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange 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 employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain 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 or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.