FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Boulcott Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Boulcott Small Business Loans
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 makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Boulcott Business Loans
What is the Larger Boulcott Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined 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, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (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 simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request within standard company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your 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 transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining your well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out 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 total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.