FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Burswood Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Burswood Small Business Loans
Burswood unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Burswood Business Loans
What is the Larger Burswood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been trading 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) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all business need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company 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 business (for you to qualify for 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 fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during standard business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at normal business time and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors that determine your well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loans experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate 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 makes use of an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.