FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brendale Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Brendale Small Business Loans
Brendale 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 the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Brendale Business Loans
What is the Larger Brendale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
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 and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay 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 the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the health that is your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (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 with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company lending specialists. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require 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 however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.