FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Bracken Ridge Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Bracken Ridge Small Business Loans
Bracken Ridge 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 that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Bracken Ridge Business Loans
What is the Larger Bracken Ridge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
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.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you apply at standard company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health of the business and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loans experts. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential 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 privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.