FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Burwood Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Burwood Small Business Loans
Burwood unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Burwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Burwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any company use, including business renovations, to purchase 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 requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan 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: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply in quality company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply at standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 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 circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.