FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bayswater Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Bayswater Small Business Loans
Bayswater unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Bayswater Business Loans
What is the Larger Bayswater 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 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at quality company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply during standard business timings and let us 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 can provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine what is the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal 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 utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.