FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brighton-Le-Sands Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brighton-Le-Sands Small Business Loans
Brighton-Le-Sands unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Brighton-Le-Sands Business Loans
What is the Larger Brighton-Le-Sands Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in quality business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess what is the well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.