FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Bexley Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Bexley Small Business Loans
Bexley unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Bexley Business Loans
What is the Larger Bexley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment 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 is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if 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 lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply within quality business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take 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 early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment 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, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital element 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.