FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Burwood East Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Burwood East Small Business Loans
Burwood East unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Burwood East Business Loans
What is the Larger Burwood East Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove 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 or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply within standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.