FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brown Hill Creek Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Brown Hill Creek Small Business Loans
Brown Hill Creek unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Brown Hill Creek Business Loans
What is the Larger Brown Hill Creek Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based 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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply at normal 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 upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess your well-being for your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company is in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.