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 offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Bolivar Business Loans
What is the Larger Bolivar Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be 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 own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply within standard company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the health of the company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.