FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Burraneer Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Burraneer Small Business Loans
Burraneer unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Burraneer Business Loans
What is the Larger Burraneer Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as 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 to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $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: Information about the application 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, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during quality company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at normal business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine your health of the business and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.