FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Bray Park Small Business Loans
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Bray Park unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Bray Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Bray Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.