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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brown Hill Creek Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brown Hill Creek Small Business Loans
Brown Hill Creek unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Brown Hill Creek Business Loans
What is the Larger Brown Hill Creek Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any company use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in quality business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine what is the health of the company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess the health of your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been operating, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans experts. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.