FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Bundamba Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Bundamba Small Business Loans
Bundamba unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Bundamba Business Loans
What is the Larger Bundamba Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all company need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250K we can 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. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to 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 over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal 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 want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to 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 offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises the assets they have to make the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.