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. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Bolivar Business Loans
What is the Larger Bolivar Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at standard company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine what is the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. 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 set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware 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?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been operating, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.