FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Booval Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Booval Small Business Loans
Booval unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run 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 gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you apply within standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine your health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required 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 document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.