FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brookby Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brookby Small Business Loans
Brookby unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Brookby Business Loans
What is the Larger Brookby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated 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 company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as 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 for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
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, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess what is the well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business loans specialists. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.