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 and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as 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 of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated 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 the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor 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 that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system 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 quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 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 specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.