FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Broadmeadows Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Broadmeadows Small Business Loans
Broadmeadows unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Broadmeadows Business Loans
What is the Larger Broadmeadows Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 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.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply at normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being of the company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been operating, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.