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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Bahrs Scrub Small Business Loans
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Bahrs Scrub unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Bahrs Scrub Business Loans
What is the Larger Bahrs Scrub Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, 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, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (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 Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as 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 to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply 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 verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine what is the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been running for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no 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 get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset they own to get the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.