FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee 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 operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business 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 trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your well-being of the business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.