FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bateman Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Bateman Small Business Loans
Bateman unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Bateman Business Loans
What is the Larger Bateman Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess your health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises assets they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.