FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the 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 qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company 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 reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during quality business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application within normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess your health of the company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been running for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending experts. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital part 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.