FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bahrs Scrub Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail 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 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Bahrs Scrub Business Loans
What is the Larger Bahrs Scrub 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 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six 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. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining your health of your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your health for your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.