FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bradbury Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Bradbury Small Business Loans
Bradbury unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will 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 nearly every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising 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 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 growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at quality business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements for determining the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.