FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Bolivar Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Bolivar Small Business Loans
Bolivar unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and 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 size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate 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 simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive 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 for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables for determining what is the well-being of the company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request our business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company lending experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather 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 secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.