FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Berkshire Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Berkshire Park Small Business Loans
Berkshire Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Berkshire Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Berkshire Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory 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 required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company 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’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application during normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess what is the well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the well-being of the company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been operating and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.