FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Broadmeadows Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Broadmeadows Small Business Loans
Broadmeadows unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary 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 funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily 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 every company purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning 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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I 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 let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request the company credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been running, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.