FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and 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 company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all company use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess your health of your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the health for your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been running, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.