FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Breaker Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Breaker Bay Small Business Loans
Breaker Bay unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day 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. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Breaker Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Breaker Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A 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 be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at quality business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.