FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About 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 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or 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 business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for almost every business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six 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 on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining the health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital 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 standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to get a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.