FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Barangaroo Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Barangaroo Small Business Loans
Barangaroo unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as 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 to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Barangaroo Business Loans
What is the Larger Barangaroo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this 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 specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable 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 records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (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 fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer the decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining how much we can lend you health of your business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business loans experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.