FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bolivar Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Bolivar Small Business Loans
Bolivar unsecured loans provides amounts of 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 how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Bolivar Business Loans
What is the Larger Bolivar Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any company purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during quality business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you apply within standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After 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. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine what is the well-being of your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost 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 fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business credit experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
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 a vital element 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.