FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Boulcott Small Business Loans
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Boulcott unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Boulcott Business Loans
What is the Larger Boulcott Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during quality business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine what is the health of the business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending experts. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises an asset they own to get a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might 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 require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.