FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Birchville Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Birchville Small Business Loans
Birchville unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Birchville Business Loans
What is the Larger Birchville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business hours and permit 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 are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables for determining what is the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in 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 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with 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 secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.