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 the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
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 at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, 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 necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back 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 registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Are I 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply during standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine the well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business loan professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.