FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Bronte Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Bronte Small Business Loans
Bronte unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Bronte Business Loans
What is the Larger Bronte Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on 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 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine your health that is your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.