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. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or 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 size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 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 which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at quality company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply within normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account 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 consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business lending experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.