FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bowden Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Bowden Small Business Loans
Bowden unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Bowden Business Loans
What is the Larger Bowden Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from assets they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.