FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings 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 the decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been running and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up 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 amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business lending experts. The specialists will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises assets they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.