FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Bundoora Small Business Loans
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Bundoora unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Bundoora Business Loans
What is the Larger Bundoora Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply in standard company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you apply during standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining what is the well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been operating for, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.