FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Birkdale Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Birkdale Small Business Loans
Birkdale unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Birkdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Birkdale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry 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 granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply within standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application 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 specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements that determine the health of the company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. 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 aspects to determine the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront 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 choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with 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, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.