FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Bowen Hills Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Bowen Hills Small Business Loans
Bowen Hills unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Bowen Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger Bowen Hills 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 up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the 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?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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 the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any company need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company 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 prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six 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 circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your well-being of the company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.