FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Braybrook Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Braybrook Small Business Loans
Braybrook unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Braybrook Business Loans
What is the Larger Braybrook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within quality company times and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for 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 the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.