FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Bradbury Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Bradbury Small Business Loans
Bradbury unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Bradbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Bradbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you apply in standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate 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 uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.