FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brunswick East Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Brunswick East Small Business Loans
Brunswick East unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Brunswick East Business Loans
What is the Larger Brunswick East Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support 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 depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back 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 objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply during normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements that determine what is the health of your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine your health that is your company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential aspect 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.