FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Browns Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Browns Bay Small Business Loans
Browns Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Browns Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Browns Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The 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 operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
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, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in quality company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you apply at normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine your well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine your health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting 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 are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.