FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brunswick Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Brunswick Small Business Loans
Brunswick unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Brunswick Business Loans
What is the Larger Brunswick Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 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 specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine how much we can lend you health that is your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.