FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brunswick West Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Brunswick West Small Business Loans
Brunswick West unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Brunswick West Business Loans
What is the Larger Brunswick West Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any company use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you apply within quality company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining the health for your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been running and how long 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 charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.