FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
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Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all business use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying 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 a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining your health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company is in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.