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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Bannockburn Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Bannockburn Small Business Loans
Bannockburn unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Bannockburn Business Loans
What is the Larger Bannockburn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is 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 of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line 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 company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application at quality company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do need 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 over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.