FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bickley Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Bickley Small Business Loans
Bickley unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Bickley Business Loans
What is the Larger Bickley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (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 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard business hours and you 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’ll be able to offer a decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once 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 in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess your health for your business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the health for your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company credit experts. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.