FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bonbeach Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Bonbeach Small Business Loans
Bonbeach unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Bonbeach Business Loans
What is the Larger Bonbeach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 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 funding for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all company purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry 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 the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during standard company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors that determine your well-being of the business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a 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 determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.