FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brendale Small Business Loans
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Brendale unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily 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 via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Brendale Business Loans
What is the Larger Brendale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have 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 trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the 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 the decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.