FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Burleigh Waters Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Burleigh Waters Small Business Loans
Burleigh Waters unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Burleigh Waters Business Loans
What is the Larger Burleigh Waters Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company 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)
- can demonstrate 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 to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you apply within standard company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly 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 money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business timings 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 upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need 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 on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
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 loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.