FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Birchville Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Birchville Small Business Loans
Birchville unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning 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. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as 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. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular 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 registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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 trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining your well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business is in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. The professionals will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.