FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bowden Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Bowden Small Business Loans
Bowden unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Bowden Business Loans
What is the Larger Bowden Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back 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 objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to do this 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 questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business 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 prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply during normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine the health for your company and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises assets they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.