FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Burwood Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Burwood Heights Small Business Loans
Burwood Heights unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Burwood Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Burwood Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (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 Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
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 assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to 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 and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once 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 circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine what is the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess your well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been operating and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no 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 with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company loan professionals. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to get a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.