FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Boneo Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Boneo Small Business Loans
Boneo unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Boneo Business Loans
What is the Larger Boneo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for almost every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require 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 ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six 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 process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application in normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for 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 make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.