FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the 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 range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your 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 deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess your well-being of the business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.