FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Boulcott Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Boulcott Small Business Loans
Boulcott unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Boulcott Business Loans
What is the Larger Boulcott Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for 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 simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and 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 consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at quality business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine your well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.