FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bexley Small Business Loans
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Bexley unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Bexley Business Loans
What is the Larger Bexley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
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 grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (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 simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at quality business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply in normal business time and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining your well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess your health that is your business and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been running, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.