FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bundoora Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Bundoora Small Business Loans
Bundoora unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Bundoora Business Loans
What is the Larger Bundoora Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all company use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (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 as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive 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 fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply during normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess your health of the company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loans experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.