FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and 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 amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent 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 company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll 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: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application within normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine what is the health of the business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.