FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Baldivis Small Business Loans
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Baldivis unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and 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 loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, 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 - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at 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 decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses the assets they have to make a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.