FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Braeside Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Braeside Small Business Loans
Braeside unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Braeside Business Loans
What is the Larger Braeside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on 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.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure 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 register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able 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 the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, 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 as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining the well-being of the business and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to get the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.