FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
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Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or 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 loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run 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 permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess what is the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the health of your company and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been running, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.