FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and 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 loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an 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 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 fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at quality company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine your health of the business and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.