FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Burton Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Burton Small Business Loans
Burton unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Burton Business Loans
What is the Larger Burton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every company use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a 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 quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine the health of the company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been running, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost 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 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company credit professionals. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect 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 protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.