FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Bardia Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Bardia Small Business Loans
Bardia unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
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 expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply at standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors to determine your health of the company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess your health that is your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans experts. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance 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 security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.