FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bardwell Valley Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Bardwell Valley Small Business Loans
Bardwell Valley unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Bardwell Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Bardwell Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which 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 in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back 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 that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application within normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess your health of your company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been running for, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll 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 the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.