FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an 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 business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in standard company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining the well-being of the company and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the health of your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loans specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus 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 payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial aspect 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 protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.