FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bull Creek Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Bull Creek Small Business Loans
Bull Creek unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Bull Creek Business Loans
What is the Larger Bull Creek Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
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 be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central 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 allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply within standard company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining what is the health of your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.