FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brabham Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Brabham Small Business Loans
Brabham unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Brabham Business Loans
What is the Larger Brabham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets and can be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard business times and permit us to utilise 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 can offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors for determining what is the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your health of the business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure 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 other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.