FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Burbank Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Burbank Small Business Loans
Burbank unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Burbank Business Loans
What is the Larger Burbank Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any company use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $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 of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been operating and in the event that the company has enough 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 costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.