FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The North Bondi Small Business Loans
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North Bondi unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger North Bondi Business Loans
What is the Larger North Bondi Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion 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 situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you apply during normal business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your health of the business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business is in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.