FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
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Brisbane unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for 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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three 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 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory 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 to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
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 – as long as you make your application during standard business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once 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 circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine the well-being for your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.