FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any company need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within quality business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply during normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors for determining the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business is in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.