FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bannockburn Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Bannockburn Small Business Loans
Bannockburn unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Bannockburn Business Loans
What is the Larger Bannockburn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables for determining what is the health of your company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being of your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company is in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in 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 amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.