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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Bungarribee Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Bungarribee Small Business Loans
Bungarribee unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Bungarribee Business Loans
What is the Larger Bungarribee Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated 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 business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a 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 quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.