FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
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 range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your company and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been running as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect 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 provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.