FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information 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 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time 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?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able 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 the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being of your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.