FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brookwater Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Brookwater Small Business Loans
Brookwater unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Brookwater Business Loans
What is the Larger Brookwater Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 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 application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six 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. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the health for your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront 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 choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.