FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Birkdale Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Birkdale Small Business Loans
Birkdale unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Birkdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Birkdale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at quality company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining your health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loan experts. The professionals will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.