FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about 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, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the 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 range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a 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 simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the 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 within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess what is the well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.