FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Burnley Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Burnley Small Business Loans
Burnley unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Burnley Business Loans
What is the Larger Burnley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have 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 trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during quality company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors that determine your health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business is in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.