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 between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay 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 items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a 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 simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard company times and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 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 on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine what is the health of your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your health of your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.