FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brentwood Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Brentwood Small Business Loans
Brentwood unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the 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 easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business times and you 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 a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess your well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company is in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs 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% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.