FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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 company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application during standard company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining your health for your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your health of your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit experts. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.