FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brookby Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Brookby Small Business Loans
Brookby unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Brookby Business Loans
What is the Larger Brookby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help 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 in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be 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.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every company use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able 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 registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), 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-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in quality company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard business times and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you health of the business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of 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% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
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 weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of assets they own to secure a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.