FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via 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 refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including business remodeling, buying 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at standard company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine your health of the business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been operating, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.