FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 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 and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables that determine the well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business lending experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.