FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bowden Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Bowden Small Business Loans
Bowden unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Bowden Business Loans
What is the Larger Bowden Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at quality company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application at normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health of the company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business loan professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.