FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information 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. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (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 require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply at quality business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 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 advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business 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 not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company 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 ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.