FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brown Owl Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brown Owl Small Business Loans
Brown Owl unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the 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 immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Brown Owl Business Loans
What is the Larger Brown Owl 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 for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The 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 over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business timings and you allow us to make use of 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 the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to 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 makes use of an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.