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 offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan 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 weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable 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 gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business 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 trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being of the company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit 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. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loans professionals. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.