FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Broadmeadows Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Broadmeadows Small Business Loans
Broadmeadows unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Broadmeadows Business Loans
What is the Larger Broadmeadows Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in quality business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements that determine what is the well-being for your business and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been running for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the 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 transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (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 the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.