FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Berrinba Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Berrinba Small Business Loans
Berrinba unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Berrinba Business Loans
What is the Larger Berrinba Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in quality company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application in normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine what is the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.