FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Braeside Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Braeside Small Business Loans
Braeside 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 this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Braeside Business Loans
What is the Larger Braeside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during quality business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application in normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine the health that is your company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be 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 money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line 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 information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify 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)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.