FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Burwood East Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Burwood East Small Business Loans
Burwood East unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Burwood East Business Loans
What is the Larger Burwood East Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (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 process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your 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 usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the health of your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses assets they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.