FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brighton Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Brighton Small Business Loans
Brighton unsecured loans offers amounts of 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 how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Brighton Business Loans
What is the Larger Brighton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $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-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining what is the health for your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your health that is your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business is in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital part 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 protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.