FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Birchville Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Birchville Small Business Loans
Birchville unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Birchville Business Loans
What is the Larger Birchville 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 up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company use, including business improvements, purchasing 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 is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, 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 - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply during quality business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account 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 ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine your health that is your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been operating and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and 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 get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. The experts will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.