FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brassall Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Brassall Small Business Loans
Brassall unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on 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 loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Brassall Business Loans
What is the Larger Brassall Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business 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 Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in quality company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your health of your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer 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 funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.