FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bahrs Scrub Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Bahrs Scrub Small Business Loans
Bahrs Scrub unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Bahrs Scrub Business Loans
What is the Larger Bahrs Scrub Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets and can include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have 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 specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables that determine what is the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company lending experts. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer 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’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of 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. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.