FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Broadbeach Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Broadbeach Small Business Loans
Broadbeach unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Broadbeach Business Loans
What is the Larger Broadbeach 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 up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply at standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine the well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been operating, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending experts. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from assets they own to make the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.