FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bowden Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Bowden Small Business Loans
Bowden unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Bowden Business Loans
What is the Larger Bowden Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done 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 a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at quality company time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply within normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine the health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company loans experts. 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 remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to get the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.