FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Boulcott Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Boulcott Small Business Loans
Boulcott unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Boulcott Business Loans
What is the Larger Boulcott Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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 minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online 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 assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in quality business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.