FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Burbank Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Burbank Small Business Loans
Burbank unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Burbank Business Loans
What is the Larger Burbank Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying 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 to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (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, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during quality business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in normal business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being of the company and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.