FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Broadview Small Business Loans
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Broadview unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Broadview Business Loans
What is the Larger Broadview Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at quality business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine what is the health of the company and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business is in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
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 at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with 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 make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship 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 security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.