FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bardia Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Bardia Small Business Loans
Bardia 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 the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Bardia Business Loans
What is the Larger Bardia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion 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?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as 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 funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 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 specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being of the company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been running as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.