FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bardia Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Bardia Small Business Loans
Bardia unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Bardia Business Loans
What is the Larger Bardia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, 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 questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within quality business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
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. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.