FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Bilgola Plateau Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Bilgola Plateau Small Business Loans
Bilgola Plateau unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Bilgola Plateau Business Loans
What is the Larger Bilgola Plateau Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 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 which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every business use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails 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 registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during quality company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your health of your business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request our business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business credit experts. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.