FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bridgeman Downs Small Business Loans
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Bridgeman Downs unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Bridgeman Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Bridgeman Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any business use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for 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. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 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 as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in standard company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine what is the well-being of the business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.