FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Birkdale Small Business Loans
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Birkdale unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be 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 minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for 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 fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 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 as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from assets they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.