FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Baldivis Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Baldivis Small Business Loans
Baldivis unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Baldivis Business Loans
What is the Larger Baldivis Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within standard business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine the well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being of the business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.