FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund 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 growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as 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 to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply 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)
- must show at least six months of business (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 simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining your well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans experts. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.