FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bailup Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Bailup Small Business Loans
Bailup unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Bailup Business Loans
What is the Larger Bailup 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 that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (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. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible 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 also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during quality company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within normal business time and allow us to 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 can provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending professionals. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, 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 employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans 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. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.