FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Birchgrove Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Birchgrove Small Business Loans
Birchgrove unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of 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 the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Birchgrove Business Loans
What is the Larger Birchgrove Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
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 gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the health of the company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been operating and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.