FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Bateman Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Bateman Small Business Loans
Bateman unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of 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 could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Bateman Business Loans
What is the Larger Bateman Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay 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 goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
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 over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at standard company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application at standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.