FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Booval Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Booval Small Business Loans
Booval unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Booval Business Loans
What is the Larger Booval 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 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a 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 offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at quality business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once 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 in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining the health for your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending specialists. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.