FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Browns Plains Small Business Loans
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Browns Plains unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Browns Plains Business Loans
What is the Larger Browns Plains Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for 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 simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details 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 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within quality business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to 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 documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it can 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 specific amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess your health for your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the health of your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business loan specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 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 your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.