FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Bolivar Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Bolivar Small Business Loans
Bolivar unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business 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 a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Bolivar Business Loans
What is the Larger Bolivar Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (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 trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $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, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in quality company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you health of your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of 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 use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.