FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bardon Small Business Loans
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Bardon unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Bardon Business Loans
What is the Larger Bardon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
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 objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the 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 provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply during standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining the well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health for your business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect 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 privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.