FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bundall Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Bundall Small Business Loans
Bundall unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Bundall Business Loans
What is the Larger Bundall Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a 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 quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during quality business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining the health of your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.