FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bayswater Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Bayswater Small Business Loans
Bayswater unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either 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 business use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Bayswater Business Loans
What is the Larger Bayswater Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the health that is your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business is in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional 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 no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.