FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, 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 loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed 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 a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within quality company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 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 specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining how much we can lend you health of your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been running, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing 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 early?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.