FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brighton East Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brighton East Small Business Loans
Brighton East unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Brighton East Business Loans
What is the Larger Brighton East Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three 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, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide 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 up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.