FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Bolivar Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Bolivar Small Business Loans
Bolivar unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
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 range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loans experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.