FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Birkenhead Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Birkenhead Small Business Loans
Birkenhead unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Birkenhead Business Loans
What is the Larger Birkenhead Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
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 over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 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 easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply during standard company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply 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 as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company is in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.