FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Burwood Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Burwood Small Business Loans
Burwood unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Burwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Burwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
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?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register 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 grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes 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 certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and a vital part 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.