FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Bedford Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Bedford Small Business Loans
Bedford unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Bedford Business Loans
What is the Larger Bedford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply within standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard business time and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take 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 will consider a number of factors for determining how much we can lend you health for your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your well-being for your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business loans experts. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.