FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brunswick West Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Brunswick West Small Business Loans
Brunswick West unsecured loans offers 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.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Brunswick West Business Loans
What is the Larger Brunswick West Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply 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 for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess the well-being of your business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the health of your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. The experts will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance 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 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.