FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Burnside Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Burnside Heights Small Business Loans
Burnside Heights unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Burnside Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Burnside Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment 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 requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within quality business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply during normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you health for your company and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business is in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.