FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brookdale Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brookdale Small Business Loans
Brookdale unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Brookdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Brookdale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within quality business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.