FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Upper Brookfield Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Upper Brookfield Small Business Loans
Upper Brookfield 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 makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Upper Brookfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Upper Brookfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on 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 over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in standard company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been operating and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.