FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brookby Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brookby Small Business Loans
Brookby unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Brookby Business Loans
What is the Larger Brookby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within quality business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply at normal business times and let us make use of 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 offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have 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. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements for determining how much we can lend you health of your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the health that is your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, 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 detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.