FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brunswick East Small Business Loans
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Brunswick East unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Brunswick East Business Loans
What is the Larger Brunswick East Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a 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.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request during normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your well-being for your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. 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 additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.