FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Upper Brookfield Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Upper Brookfield Small Business Loans
Upper Brookfield unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Upper Brookfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Upper Brookfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within quality company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine what is the well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.