FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Baldivis Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Baldivis Small Business Loans
Baldivis unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Baldivis Business Loans
What is the Larger Baldivis Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor 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 registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company 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’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After 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. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables for determining the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business is in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure 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 vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.