FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Bulleen Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Bulleen Small Business Loans
Bulleen unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Bulleen Business Loans
What is the Larger Bulleen Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application within normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine what is the health that is your business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.