FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brookby Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Brookby Small Business Loans
Brookby unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Brookby Business Loans
What is the Larger Brookby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the 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?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the 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 can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your 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 agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess the health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been running and how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral aspect 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 commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.