FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Burswood Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Burswood Small Business Loans
Burswood unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Burswood Business Loans
What is the Larger Burswood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get 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 with an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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 to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the 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 simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during quality business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in normal business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess what is the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business lending experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.