FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Birkenhead Small Business Loans
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Birkenhead unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Birkenhead Business Loans
What is the Larger Birkenhead Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify 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 a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (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 simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply during quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply in normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors for determining your well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.