FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bickley Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Bickley Small Business Loans
Bickley unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Bickley Business Loans
What is the Larger Bickley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at quality business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables that determine the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess your health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.