FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Bondi Beach Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Bondi Beach Small Business Loans
Bondi Beach unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Bondi Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger Bondi Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (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 in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer you with a 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 on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage 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 pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.