FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About 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 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged 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 requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may 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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 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 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply during normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements for determining what is the well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company is in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company loans professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.