FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bend of Islands Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Bend of Islands Small Business Loans
Bend of Islands unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Bend of Islands Business Loans
What is the Larger Bend of Islands Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 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 quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during quality business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective 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 information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables that determine what is the health of your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up 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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.