FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brown Owl Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Brown Owl Small Business Loans
Brown Owl unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Brown Owl Business Loans
What is the Larger Brown Owl Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made 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.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within quality business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for our company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.