FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Burbank Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Burbank Small Business Loans
Burbank 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 which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Burbank Business Loans
What is the Larger Burbank Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that 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 contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$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 as well as 12 months bank statement, an 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.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the 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 agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess the health for your business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been running as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.