FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brigadoon Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Brigadoon Small Business Loans
Brigadoon unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Brigadoon Business Loans
What is the Larger Brigadoon 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 with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply within standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine your health for your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am 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 as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.