FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brooklyn Park Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Brooklyn Park Small Business Loans
Brooklyn Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could 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 improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Brooklyn Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Brooklyn Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
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 over 18 years, 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 three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply during normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding 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 are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan experts. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.