FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bossley Park Small Business Loans
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Bossley Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Bossley Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Bossley Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
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 objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within quality company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being of your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised proposal 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 charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been operating, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.