FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brentwood Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Brentwood Small Business Loans
Brentwood unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Brentwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Brentwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
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 business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine your health for your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.