FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bow Bowing Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Bow Bowing Small Business Loans
Bow Bowing unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Bow Bowing Business Loans
What is the Larger Bow Bowing Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back 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 items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining the health of the company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health of your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing 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 amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.