FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bull Creek Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Bull Creek Small Business Loans
Bull Creek unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase 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 loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors for determining what is the health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been running for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan experts. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security for a 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. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.