FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Browns Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Browns Bay Small Business Loans
Browns Bay unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get the 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 in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, company 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 larger Browns Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Browns Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that 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 in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for 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 easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply within standard business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 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 offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer 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 may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business is in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.