FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Bardon Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Bardon Small Business Loans
Bardon unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Bardon Business Loans
What is the Larger Bardon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
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 credit of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (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 Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply during normal business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining the health for your company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the health that is your business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from assets they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.