FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brunswick East Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Brunswick East Small Business Loans
Brunswick East unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Brunswick East Business Loans
What is the Larger Brunswick East Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at quality company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables that determine your well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been operating for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses 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.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.