FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brooklyn Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Brooklyn Small Business Loans
Brooklyn unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Brooklyn Business Loans
What is the Larger Brooklyn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old 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 the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your 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 in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health of your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.