FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Burnley Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Burnley Small Business Loans
Burnley unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then 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 to fulfill almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, 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.
Concerning Larger Burnley Business Loans
What is the Larger Burnley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining what is the well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. 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?
When you make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital element 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.