FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Bondi Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Bondi Small Business Loans
Bondi unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and 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 virtually any company purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Bondi Business Loans
What is the Larger Bondi Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth 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 to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely 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 about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess what is the well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been operating and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.