FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bulleen Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Bulleen Small Business Loans
Bulleen unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business 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 Bulleen Business Loans
What is the Larger Bulleen Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business 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 of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in quality business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application in normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your health that is your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company credit experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.