FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Bombay Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Bombay Small Business Loans
Bombay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Bombay Business Loans
What is the Larger Bombay 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 for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every company use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your health for your business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company is in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans specialists. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.