FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brentwood Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Brentwood Small Business Loans
Brentwood unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into 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 business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Brentwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Brentwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any company need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in quality business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour if you apply within standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine your well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is an essential aspect 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 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.