FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at standard company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are 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 less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.