FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brompton Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Brompton Small Business Loans
Brompton unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Brompton Business Loans
What is the Larger Brompton 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 up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
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 at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply at normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess what is the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.