FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Boulcott Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Boulcott Small Business Loans
Boulcott unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Boulcott Business Loans
What is the Larger Boulcott Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, 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 twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements that determine what is the well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been running as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.