FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More 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 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Bogangar Business Loans
What is the Larger Bogangar Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply during standard business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your 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 deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health of the business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the health of your company and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been running for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.