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.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and 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 amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A 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 in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in quality business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine the well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra 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 with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company loans experts. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses assets they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.