FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bayswater Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Bayswater Small Business Loans
Bayswater unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Bayswater Business Loans
What is the Larger Bayswater Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply within normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide 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 to determine the health of the company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the health for your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.