FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bundamba Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Bundamba Small Business Loans
Bundamba unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Bundamba Business Loans
What is the Larger Bundamba Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be 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) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t 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 with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.