FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers 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.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $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 credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at quality company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being of the company and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital part 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 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.