FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Braeside Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Braeside Small Business Loans
Braeside unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Braeside Business Loans
What is the Larger Braeside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
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 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.