FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Birkenhead Small Business Loans
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Birkenhead unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Birkenhead Business Loans
What is the Larger Birkenhead Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision in just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining what is the health of the business 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 specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health of the business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your 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 request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been running, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.