FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brassall Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Brassall Small Business Loans
Brassall unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Brassall Business Loans
What is the Larger Brassall Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have 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 - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year 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 an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard business timings 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 banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining what is the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the health of your business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
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 will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.