FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Birkdale Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Birkdale Small Business Loans
Birkdale unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges 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?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Birkdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Birkdale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The 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?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health of your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending professionals. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.