FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bidwill Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Bidwill Small Business Loans
Bidwill unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Bidwill Business Loans
What is the Larger Bidwill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for 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 quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply within quality company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval 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 could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply within normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take 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 look at a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your health of your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been operating, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. The specialists will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.