FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bidwill Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Bidwill Small Business Loans
Bidwill unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Bidwill Business Loans
What is the Larger Bidwill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets and can include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application in normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum 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 variables in order to assess the well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business is in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.