FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bailup Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Bailup Small Business Loans
Bailup unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Bailup Business Loans
What is the Larger Bailup Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay 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 that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request during standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been running for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. 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 being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.