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. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
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 of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might 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 you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 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 advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine what is the well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced 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)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.