FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business 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), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during quality company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine the health of your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.