FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brooklyn Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Brooklyn Small Business Loans
Brooklyn unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Brooklyn Business Loans
What is the Larger Brooklyn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 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.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the 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 complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank 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 usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application within normal business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess your health for your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the health of the business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.