FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bunya Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Bunya Small Business Loans
Bunya unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Bunya Business Loans
What is the Larger Bunya Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated 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 business needs to have been 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) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the 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 fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$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: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at quality company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application during standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health that is your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.