FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Burleigh Heads Small Business Loans
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Burleigh Heads unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Burleigh Heads Business Loans
What is the Larger Burleigh Heads Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan 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 company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six 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 of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial 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 within one hour, provided you apply in standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine what is the health that is your business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the health for your company and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.