FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
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.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (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 quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply in quality business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine the well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the well-being that is your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company is in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose 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. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.