FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Burns Beach Small Business Loans
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Burns Beach unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Burns Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger Burns Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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 of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan 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 Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you request the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been running, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.