FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Bundoora Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Bundoora Small Business Loans
Bundoora unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum 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 the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Bundoora Business Loans
What is the Larger Bundoora Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the 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 allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the health for your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan experts. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.