FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Burbank Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Burbank Small Business Loans
Burbank unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Burbank Business Loans
What is the Larger Burbank Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application within normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide 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 provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine your well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for the business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been operating, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business credit experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, 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 is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.