FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Burnside Small Business Loans
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Burnside unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Burnside Business Loans
What is the Larger Burnside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at quality company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables for determining your well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company is in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital aspect 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.