FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The 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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess what is the well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the health of your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been running and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses the assets they have to secure the 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 vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.