FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and 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 loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and 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: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in quality company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.