FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bahrs Scrub Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Bahrs Scrub Small Business Loans
Bahrs Scrub unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Bahrs Scrub Business Loans
What is the Larger Bahrs Scrub Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all company use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within quality company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within normal business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine what is the health that is your company and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request the business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
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 of huge importance and is a crucial 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.