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 provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you 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 repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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 term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply at standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining what is the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess your well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a 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. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company loan specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.