FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Burns Beach Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Burns Beach Small Business Loans
Burns Beach unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as managing cash flows, 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 use.
Concerning Larger Burns Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger Burns Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply within standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have 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 on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine what is the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been running and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out 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 early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details 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 business owner borrows from assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.