FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Browns Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Browns Bay Small Business Loans
Browns Bay unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Browns Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Browns Bay 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 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one company 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 around 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. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining what is the well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine the health of your company and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.