FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bangholme Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Bangholme Small Business Loans
Bangholme unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Bangholme Business Loans
What is the Larger Bangholme Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at normal business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine your health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the health for your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. The experts will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.