FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Berwick Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Berwick Small Business Loans
Berwick unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Berwick Business Loans
What is the Larger Berwick Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an 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’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your 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 offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine the health for your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with 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% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information 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 protect your information, is of paramount importance 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.