FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brown Owl Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Brown Owl Small Business Loans
Brown Owl unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About 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 expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have 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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply in standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in 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, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been running, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business loan experts. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
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 of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.