FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Briar Hill Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Briar Hill Small Business Loans
Briar Hill unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Briar Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Briar Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000, we may 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 your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during quality company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in standard business times and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm 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 is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.