FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Berkshire Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Berkshire Park Small Business Loans
Berkshire Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Berkshire Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Berkshire Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have 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 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess what is the well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral element 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.