FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Browns Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Browns Bay Small Business Loans
Browns Bay unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Browns Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Browns Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at quality business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess your health of the company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been running, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending specialists. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises assets they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.