FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Boondall Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Boondall Small Business Loans
Boondall unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Boondall Business Loans
What is the Larger Boondall Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from 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 an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business is in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. The experts will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.