FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brompton Small Business Loans
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Brompton unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Brompton Business Loans
What is the Larger Brompton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, 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 three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in quality company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company credit specialists. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, 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 protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.