FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bulimba Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Bulimba Small Business Loans
Bulimba unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Bulimba Business Loans
What is the Larger Bulimba Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is 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.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request at standard company times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may 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 document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables to determine your health that is your business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount 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 standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.