FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brooklyn Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brooklyn Small Business Loans
Brooklyn unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Brooklyn Business Loans
What is the Larger Brooklyn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage 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 a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all business use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable 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 lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within quality company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine the health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.