FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brookdale Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Brookdale Small Business Loans
Brookdale unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Brookdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Brookdale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), 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 to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 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 statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application at standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess your well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine your well-being of your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we will 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. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.