FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Burwood Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Burwood Small Business Loans
Burwood unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Burwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Burwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during quality company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you apply in normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your health of your company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll 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 accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.