FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know about 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 that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available 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. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank 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 in just one hour if you make your application at normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine your health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess the health of the business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and an integral part 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.