FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Berhampore Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Berhampore Small Business Loans
Berhampore unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for the 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 within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Berhampore Business Loans
What is the Larger Berhampore Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
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 at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 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 including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer 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 in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess your health of your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been running for, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest 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 with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial part 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 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.