FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Bombay Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Bombay Small Business Loans
Bombay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Bombay Business Loans
What is the Larger Bombay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during quality business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being for your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business lending professionals. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.