FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Berhampore Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Berhampore Small Business Loans
Berhampore unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Berhampore Business Loans
What is the Larger Berhampore Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This 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 be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply within standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the well-being of the business and the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loans specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified 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 provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.