FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brooklyn Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brooklyn Park Small Business Loans
Brooklyn Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Brooklyn Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Brooklyn Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make 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 based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the 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 quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application at standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a 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 provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our company credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses assets they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets 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.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.