FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Burnside Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Burnside Small Business Loans
Burnside unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Burnside Business Loans
What is the Larger Burnside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any company purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that 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 contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details 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 as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your 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. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess your health of your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been running, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments 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 knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined 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’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.