FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Baldivis Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Baldivis Small Business Loans
Baldivis unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Baldivis Business Loans
What is the Larger Baldivis Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval 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 financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (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-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been running and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. The specialists will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure 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 balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance 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 protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.