FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bundamba Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Bundamba Small Business Loans
Bundamba unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Bundamba Business Loans
What is the Larger Bundamba Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost any company use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (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 fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six 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 circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine the well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company 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 there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises assets they own to secure the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.