FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Burton Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Burton Small Business Loans
Burton unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the 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. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years 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 I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking 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 up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining your well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been operating and how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.