FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bundoora Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Bundoora Small Business Loans
Bundoora unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Bundoora Business Loans
What is the Larger Bundoora Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply at standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine your health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been operating and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.