FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Broadview Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Broadview Small Business Loans
Broadview unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Broadview Business Loans
What is the Larger Broadview Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company 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 business (for you to qualify for 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 simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll 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: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply during standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess your well-being of your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.