FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Burnside Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Burnside Small Business Loans
Burnside 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.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Burnside Business Loans
What is the Larger Burnside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 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 funding for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company 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 lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to 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 a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible 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 you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine the well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
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. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business lending professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should 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 do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.