FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Berwick Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Berwick Small Business Loans
Berwick unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Berwick Business Loans
What is the Larger Berwick Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in quality company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 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. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been running for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding 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 can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of 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 pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan specialists. The professionals will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.