FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Birkenhead Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Birkenhead Small Business Loans
Birkenhead unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Birkenhead Business Loans
What is the Larger Birkenhead 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 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own 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 Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply within quality company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once 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 transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables to determine what is the well-being for your company and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been running and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, 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 do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.