FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bracken Ridge Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Bracken Ridge Small Business Loans
Bracken Ridge 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 that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Bracken Ridge Business Loans
What is the Larger Bracken Ridge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is 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 permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining what is the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your health of your company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of assets they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.