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 offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund 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 amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a 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 simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within quality company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in 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 information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment 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 rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans 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 the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.