FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Burbank Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Burbank Small Business Loans
Burbank unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Burbank Business Loans
What is the Larger Burbank Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets and can include registration with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run 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 gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess your well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health of the company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been operating for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding 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 with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.