FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brookvale Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Brookvale Small Business Loans
Brookvale unsecured loans provides amounts 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 how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Brookvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Brookvale 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 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the 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 quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in quality company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within normal business times and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your health of the business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being of the business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company is in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses an asset they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.