FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Byford Small Business Loans
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Byford unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Byford Business Loans
What is the Larger Byford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible 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’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of 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 twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard company time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine your health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been running for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing 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 amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.