FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Browns Plains Small Business Loans
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Browns Plains unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Browns Plains Business Loans
What is the Larger Browns Plains Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan 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 operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at quality business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply at normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables for determining the health for your company and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine your health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan specialists. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.