FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brassall Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Brassall Small Business Loans
Brassall unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Brassall Business Loans
What is the Larger Brassall Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so 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. It’s by way of charge on assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
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 goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (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 fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine the health for your company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.