FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Birkenhead Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Birkenhead Small Business Loans
Birkenhead unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Birkenhead Business Loans
What is the Larger Birkenhead Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
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 grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements to determine what is the well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your health of the business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been running, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid 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 utilises an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.