FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bolivar Small Business Loans
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Bolivar unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Bolivar Business Loans
What is the Larger Bolivar Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour if you apply within standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as 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 conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you 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 submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine what is the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company loans professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is an essential 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.