FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bradbury Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Bradbury Small Business Loans
Bradbury unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Bradbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Bradbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. 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 least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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 for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses assets they own to make the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.