FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Upper Brookfield Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Upper Brookfield Small Business Loans
Upper Brookfield unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Upper Brookfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Upper Brookfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at quality company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 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 circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application in normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve 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 less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess the health of your company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the health that is your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been operating and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.