FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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 up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back 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 the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on 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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply during standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess your well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing 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 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. The experts will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate 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 an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.