FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Burns Beach Small Business Loans
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Burns Beach unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Burns Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger Burns Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is 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, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine the well-being for your business and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is 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 company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as 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 offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.