FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Browns Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Browns Bay Small Business Loans
Browns Bay 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 per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Browns Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Browns Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
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 goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard company time and permit us to 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 bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once 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 less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine your well-being that is your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess your well-being of the business and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your 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 business loan?
When you apply for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises the assets they have to make a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.