FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Bunya Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Bunya Small Business Loans
Bunya unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Bunya Business Loans
What is the Larger Bunya Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any company use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for 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 required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of 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 can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine what is the well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the health of your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital element 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to make the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.