FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Bronte Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Bronte Small Business Loans
Bronte unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Bronte Business Loans
What is the Larger Bronte Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
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 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive 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, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (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. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the health for your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises assets they own to make a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.