FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bonbeach Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Bonbeach Small Business Loans
Bonbeach unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Bonbeach Business Loans
What is the Larger Bonbeach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated 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 at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a 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 simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply at quality business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 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 on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining what is the health of the business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the 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 priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business is in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. The specialists will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.