FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Bray Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Bray Park Small Business Loans
Bray Park unsecured loans offers amounts of 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 ordinary business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Bray Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Bray Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective 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 upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company credit experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.