FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay 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 registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a 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 trade (for for the 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 simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at standard company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you apply in normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine your well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been running, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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 can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.