FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Bardwell Park Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Bardwell Park Small Business Loans
Bardwell Park unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Bardwell Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Bardwell Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all business use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the 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 quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also 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: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply at quality business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply at standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, 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 document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.