FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bald Hills Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Bald Hills Small Business Loans
Bald Hills unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Bald Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger Bald Hills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any business purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount 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 standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.