FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brahma Lodge Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brahma Lodge Small Business Loans
Brahma Lodge unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided 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 virtually any business need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Brahma Lodge Business Loans
What is the Larger Brahma Lodge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without 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 make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the 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 Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business times and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine what is the well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request our company loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.