FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Bulla Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Bulla Small Business Loans
Bulla unsecured loans offers amounts 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 makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Bulla Business Loans
What is the Larger Bulla Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining the health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses the assets they have to make the funds for a 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 lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.