FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bonbeach Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Bonbeach Small Business Loans
Bonbeach unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About 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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay 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 allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, 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 well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a 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 of trading (for a 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. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess your well-being of your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being of your business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending experts. The professionals will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.