FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bunya Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Bunya Small Business Loans
Bunya unsecured loans provides amounts of 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 what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Bunya Business Loans
What is the Larger Bunya Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets and can include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at standard company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in normal business hours and permit 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 the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending professionals. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.