FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Berowra Heights Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Berowra Heights Small Business Loans
Berowra Heights unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Berowra Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Berowra Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during quality company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine what is the well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.