FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brunswick West Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Brunswick West Small Business Loans
Brunswick West unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Brunswick West Business Loans
What is the Larger Brunswick West Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at quality company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine what is the well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential 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 secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.