FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Breaker Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Breaker Bay Small Business Loans
Breaker Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Breaker Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Breaker Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as 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 used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can 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 to determine the health of your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been operating and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with 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 loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit experts. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises the assets they have to get the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.