FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Burnside Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Burnside Small Business Loans
Burnside unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Burnside Business Loans
What is the Larger Burnside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in quality business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in 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 submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine what is the health for your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been operating and how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan experts. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.