FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Bonnet Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Bonnet Bay Small Business Loans
Bonnet Bay unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $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 the traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Bonnet Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Bonnet Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run 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 according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply at normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been running and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure 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 use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.