FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Baulkham Hills Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Baulkham Hills Small Business Loans
Baulkham Hills unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Baulkham Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger Baulkham Hills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (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, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at quality company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your 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 will consider a number of elements that determine your health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been running for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any 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 can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital element 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.