FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bonogin Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Bonogin Small Business Loans
Bonogin unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Bonogin Business Loans
What is the Larger Bonogin Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all business use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application 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, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details 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 provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements to determine the well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.