FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Breaker Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Breaker Bay Small Business Loans
Breaker Bay unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Breaker Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Breaker Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, 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 that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so 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 over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at quality business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements for determining your well-being of your company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your health for your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.