FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bedfordale Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Bedfordale Small Business Loans
Bedfordale unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
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 company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Bedfordale Business Loans
What is the Larger Bedfordale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during quality company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining what is the well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the well-being of the business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending experts. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is an essential element 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.