FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 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 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets and can include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different terms.
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 over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at quality business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the health for your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been operating, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you 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 total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could 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.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.