FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Bullsbrook Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Bullsbrook Small Business Loans
Bullsbrook unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to your 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 business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Bullsbrook Business Loans
What is the Larger Bullsbrook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central 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 the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the 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 simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine the health for your business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral aspect 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use 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)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.