FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brighton Small Business Loans
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Brighton unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 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?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Brighton Business Loans
What is the Larger Brighton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
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 own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply during quality business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess your well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part 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 dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.