FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bulleen Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Bulleen Small Business Loans
Bulleen unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Bulleen Business Loans
What is the Larger Bulleen Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess your health of your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.