FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brooklyn Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brooklyn Small Business Loans
Brooklyn unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Brooklyn Business Loans
What is the Larger Brooklyn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs 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 contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application at quality business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine the well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. The experts will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive 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 confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.