FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Banksmeadow Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Banksmeadow Small Business Loans
Banksmeadow unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Banksmeadow Business Loans
What is the Larger Banksmeadow Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $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: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
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 in just one hour, provided you make your application within quality company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply during standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables for determining your well-being of your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in 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 in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.