FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Birkenhead Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Birkenhead Small Business Loans
Birkenhead unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Birkenhead Business Loans
What is the Larger Birkenhead Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion 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 your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease 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 is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (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 application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application in quality company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 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 within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess your health that is your company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health for your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.