FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Bradbury Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Bradbury Small Business Loans
Bradbury unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Bradbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Bradbury 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, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 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 bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining what is the well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.