FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as 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 size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the 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 fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at normal business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine what is the health for your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business loans professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral element 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.