FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes 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?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used 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. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any company need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets and can be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay 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 the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess the well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of 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 consider a variety of elements to assess your health of your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business is in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a 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 early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.