FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brassall Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Brassall Small Business Loans
Brassall unsecured loans offers amounts of 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 makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Brassall Business Loans
What is the Larger Brassall Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (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 fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply within standard business hours and let us 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’ll be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess the health of the business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to get the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed 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 $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.