FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brookwater Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Brookwater Small Business Loans
Brookwater unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Brookwater Business Loans
What is the Larger Brookwater Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used 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 way of charge on assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $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 and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply during quality company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health of the business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with 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 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses assets they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.