FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts of 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 what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and 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 size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (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 continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine what is the well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. The experts will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial 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 dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.