FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Broadmeadows Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Broadmeadows Small Business Loans
Broadmeadows unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Broadmeadows Business Loans
What is the Larger Broadmeadows Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all company need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay 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 registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during quality company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can 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 certain amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company is in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up 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 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan specialists. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.