FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Berowra Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Berowra Heights Small Business Loans
Berowra Heights unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Berowra Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Berowra Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be 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 least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails 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 registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in quality company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it can take 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 consider a variety of elements to determine your health for your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the health for your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been running, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.