FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a 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 a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able 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 answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up 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 loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.