FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Bronte Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Bronte Small Business Loans
Bronte unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds 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. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Bronte Business Loans
What is the Larger Bronte Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
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 a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income 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 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 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 offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining the well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your well-being for your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.