FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Breaker Bay Small Business Loans
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Breaker Bay 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 what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Breaker Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Breaker Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
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 at quality company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have 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 specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 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 modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been running as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans 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 the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data 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 crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.