FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% 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 have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for 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 necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at quality business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been running for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. The professionals will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.