FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bronte Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Bronte Small Business Loans
Bronte unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Bronte Business Loans
What is the Larger Bronte Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within quality business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply within normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements 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, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining what is the well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
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% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company loan specialists. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset they own to get the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.