FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brompton Small Business Loans
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Brompton unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Brompton Business Loans
What is the Larger Brompton 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 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able 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 questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application within normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine what is the health of your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your health of the business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.