FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Bonogin Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Bonogin Small Business Loans
Bonogin unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get the 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 funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Bonogin Business Loans
What is the Larger Bonogin Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply during standard business time and you 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 statements, we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine what is the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the health of the company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.