FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About 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. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Boondall Business Loans
What is the Larger Boondall Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, 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. This is in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in quality company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses assets they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.