FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing 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 amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must 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 continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or 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 necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at quality company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. The specialists will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.