FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know 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 and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any business use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer 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. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and 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 trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch 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 and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply during standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess the health of your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of 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 early?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans experts. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.