FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Bangholme Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Bangholme Small Business Loans
Bangholme unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Bangholme Business Loans
What is the Larger Bangholme Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay 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 registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at standard business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors to determine what is the well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the health of your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.