FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Bundall Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Bundall Small Business Loans
Bundall unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Bundall Business Loans
What is the Larger Bundall Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to 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 used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $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, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within quality business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine the health of the company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the well-being for your business and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.