FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to 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 prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost every company purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register 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 allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
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 over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (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 simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your health of the company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.