FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Bull Creek Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Bull Creek Small Business Loans
Bull Creek unsecured loans provides amounts of 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.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Bull Creek Business Loans
What is the Larger Bull Creek Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (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 quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health that is your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business lending specialists. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.