FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Briar Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Briar Hill Small Business Loans
Briar Hill unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Briar Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Briar Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including company renovations, to purchase 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 requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250K or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six 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. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply during standard business time and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess your health of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health of the business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business is in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.