FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Burnley Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Burnley Small Business Loans
Burnley unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Burnley Business Loans
What is the Larger Burnley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined 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, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and 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 on assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the 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 quick and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within quality business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess your health that is your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company loans specialists. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.