FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides 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 makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two 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 a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in quality company time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess what is the well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request our company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from assets they own to get the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.