FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brunswick West Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Brunswick West Small Business Loans
Brunswick West unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage 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 trading 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) 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 minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (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 easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have 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 agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess what is the health of the business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.