FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Bunya Small Business Loans
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Bunya unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including managing cash flows, 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 Bunya Business Loans
What is the Larger Bunya Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during normal business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining what is the health of your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.