FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Burswood Small Business Loans
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Burswood unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Burswood Business Loans
What is the Larger Burswood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must 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 funding for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six 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 specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of 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 employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises an asset they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.