FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Boulcott Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Boulcott Small Business Loans
Boulcott unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Boulcott Business Loans
What is the Larger Boulcott Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a 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 is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within quality company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards 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 security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.