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 provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so 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 of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (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 complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within quality company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you apply at standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine what is the health of your company and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a 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 earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.