FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Bangholme Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Bangholme Small Business Loans
Bangholme unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Bangholme Business Loans
What is the Larger Bangholme Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to 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 the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The 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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request during standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing 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 amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company lending specialists. The experts will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.