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 offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Bundamba Business Loans
What is the Larger Bundamba Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply at quality business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine your health that is your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to 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 a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been running for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.