FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brown Hill Creek Small Business Loans
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Brown Hill Creek unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Brown Hill Creek Business Loans
What is the Larger Brown Hill Creek Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined 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 have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue 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 to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal company 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 statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loans professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.