FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Bombay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Bombay Small Business Loans
Bombay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Bombay Business Loans
What is the Larger Bombay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to 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 least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during quality company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being for your company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.