FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bombay Small Business Loans
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Bombay unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Bombay Business Loans
What is the Larger Bombay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply at standard company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business timings and allow us to utilise 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 offer a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health of the company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been running and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company credit experts. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.