FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail 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 which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and 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 size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply at normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess your well-being for your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.