FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Boondall Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Boondall Small Business Loans
Boondall unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Boondall Business Loans
What is the Larger Boondall Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay 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 that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 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, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess your health for your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business is in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are 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 how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.