FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Burwood Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Burwood Small Business Loans
Burwood unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Burwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Burwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess what is the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. 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 factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. We will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is an essential 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.