FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Bonbeach Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Bonbeach Small Business Loans
Bonbeach unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Bonbeach Business Loans
What is the Larger Bonbeach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own 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 larger business loan can be used for nearly any company need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an 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’ worth of transactions (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 fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application at normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 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 link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the health that is your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.