FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Burwood Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Burwood Small Business Loans
Burwood unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Burwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Burwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every company need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application at standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining your well-being for your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
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 money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.