FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bayview Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Bayview Small Business Loans
Bayview unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Bayview Business Loans
What is the Larger Bayview 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 for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any business purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $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.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six 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 agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements for determining what is the health of your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of 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 are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.