FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bardia Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Bardia Small Business Loans
Bardia unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Bardia Business Loans
What is the Larger Bardia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at quality company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply at normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess your health of the business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess the well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been running as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.