FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bald Hills Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Bald Hills Small Business Loans
Bald Hills unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Bald Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger Bald Hills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the 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 in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements for determining the health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health for your company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company is in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company lending experts. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.