FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Birchville Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Birchville Small Business Loans
Birchville unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Birchville Business Loans
What is the Larger Birchville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as 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 accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated 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 grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business 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’ worth of transactions (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 fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during quality company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been operating, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan experts. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.