FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The South Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the South Brisbane Small Business Loans
South Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger South Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger South Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply within quality business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess what is the well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your company 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 specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
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. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.