FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Birchville Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Birchville Small Business Loans
Birchville unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Birchville Business Loans
What is the Larger Birchville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs 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 that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 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 this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account 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 make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the health of the company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been running and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (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 $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.