FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Burton Small Business Loans
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Burton unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Burton Business Loans
What is the Larger Burton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within standard company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business 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 is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll 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 make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral aspect 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 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.