FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Barden Bridge Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Barden Bridge Small Business Loans
Barden Bridge unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Barden Bridge Business Loans
What is the Larger Barden Bridge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a 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. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within quality company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application in normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you health of the business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses 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 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.