FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bombay Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Bombay Small Business Loans
Bombay unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Bombay Business Loans
What is the Larger Bombay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a 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 $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply during quality company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply in normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess the well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our company financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been operating, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this 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 repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. The professionals will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.