FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Burswood Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Burswood Small Business Loans
Burswood unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Burswood Business Loans
What is the Larger Burswood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have 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 large company loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application at standard company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine what is the well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company loan experts. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.