FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Birkdale Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Birkdale Small Business Loans
Birkdale unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Birkdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Birkdale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be 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 the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or making 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 of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application during standard company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply during normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess what is the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.