FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Bayswater Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Bayswater Small Business Loans
Bayswater unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down 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 virtually any company purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Bayswater Business Loans
What is the Larger Bayswater Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply 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 business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from 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 usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine how much we can lend you health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your health of the company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.