FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Braeside Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Braeside Small Business Loans
Braeside unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Braeside Business Loans
What is the Larger Braeside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back 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 goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply at quality company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application during normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account 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 will consider a number of aspects that determine your health of your company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. The experts will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.