FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the 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 fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply within standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine the health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.