FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks 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 questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during quality company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining the well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from assets they own to get 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 vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.