FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Burnside Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Burnside Heights Small Business Loans
Burnside Heights unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Burnside Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Burnside Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (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. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus 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 to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application in quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I 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 for determining your health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the health for your business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.