FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Burleigh Waters Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Burleigh Waters Small Business Loans
Burleigh Waters unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Burleigh Waters Business Loans
What is the Larger Burleigh Waters Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for 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 to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank 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 within an hour – provided you apply in normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may 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 make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by 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 new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.