FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and 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 nearly any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower 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 reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement 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 reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during quality business times and you allow 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 can offer the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply within normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once 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 on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess what is the health of your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the health for your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.