FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bibra Lake Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Bibra Lake Small Business Loans
Bibra Lake unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Bibra Lake Business Loans
What is the Larger Bibra Lake Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower 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 reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the 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. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within quality business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, from day one. 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 request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending experts. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a 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 do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.