FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bayswater Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Bayswater Small Business Loans
Bayswater unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Bayswater Business Loans
What is the Larger Bayswater Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company use, including company remodeling, buying new 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 one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$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 as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during quality business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loan experts. The experts will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.