FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Broadmeadows Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Broadmeadows Small Business Loans
Broadmeadows unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Broadmeadows Business Loans
What is the Larger Broadmeadows Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back 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 registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have 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. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables for determining how much we can lend you health for your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been running, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. 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 can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.