FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Burswood Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Burswood Small Business Loans
Burswood unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Burswood Business Loans
What is the Larger Burswood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
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 you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements 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 within one hour – provided you make your application within standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine your health for your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the health for your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business credit professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.