FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Bulleen Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Bulleen Small Business Loans
Bulleen unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Bulleen Business Loans
What is the Larger Bulleen Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This 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 loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, 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 reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little 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 take into consideration a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your health of your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.