FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Burnley Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Burnley Small Business Loans
Burnley unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
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 the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details 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, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the health of your business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of 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 loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan experts. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as 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 employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses assets they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.