FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
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Brisbane unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify 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 a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the 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 simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine your well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the 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 particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.