FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bidwill Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Bidwill Small Business Loans
Bidwill unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Bidwill Business Loans
What is the Larger Bidwill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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 on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you apply during standard business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess the well-being of your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.