FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bardon Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Bardon Small Business Loans
Bardon unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a 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 either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and 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 size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess the health for your business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.