FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Berwick Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Berwick Small Business Loans
Berwick unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Berwick Business Loans
What is the Larger Berwick Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide a decision within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request within normal business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being of your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit experts. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.