FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion 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 to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for almost every business need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (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 continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. 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 the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loans specialists. The specialists will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of assets they own to make the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.