FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Boondall Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Boondall Small Business Loans
Boondall unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time 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 can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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 growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at quality business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application during normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with 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 could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been running, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral aspect 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.