FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bungarribee Small Business Loans
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Bungarribee unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Bungarribee Business Loans
What is the Larger Bungarribee Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business time and permit us to make use of 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 provide an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little 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 at standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to 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. It is only charged for 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 earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial element 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer 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 assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.