FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bonbeach Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Bonbeach Small Business Loans
Bonbeach unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Bonbeach Business Loans
What is the Larger Bonbeach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to 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 to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within quality company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply during standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining the well-being of the company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your 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 apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.