FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Burleigh Heads Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Burleigh Heads Small Business Loans
Burleigh Heads unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Burleigh Heads Business Loans
What is the Larger Burleigh Heads Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (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 company loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a 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 quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$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 twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you health for your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.