FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brooklyn Small Business Loans
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Brooklyn unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Brooklyn Business Loans
What is the Larger Brooklyn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 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 simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at quality business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements that determine what is the health for your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health that is your company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.