FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About 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, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of 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 required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as 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 twelve months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take 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 certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial element 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.