FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Bogangar Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Bogangar Small Business Loans
Bogangar unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Bogangar Business Loans
What is the Larger Bogangar Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost all company use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application within standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining your health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you request our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.