FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bald Hills Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Bald Hills Small Business Loans
Bald Hills unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Bald Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger Bald Hills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application at standard company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application in normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine the health for your company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance 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?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business credit specialists. The experts will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.