FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Bertram Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Bertram Small Business Loans
Bertram unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Bertram Business Loans
What is the Larger Bertram 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 fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine what is the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the health for your business and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to get the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.