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 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 how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available 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 growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, 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 offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business time and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements to determine your health of your company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been running, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.