FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Upper Brookfield Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Upper Brookfield Small Business Loans
Upper Brookfield unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow business 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 Upper Brookfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Upper Brookfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back 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 registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at normal business times and let us 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 can offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request our company loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.