FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Bowen Mountain Small Business Loans
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Bowen Mountain unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Bowen Mountain Business Loans
What is the Larger Bowen Mountain Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply within normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables to determine the well-being for your business and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been running as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loans specialists. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.