FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Beenleigh Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Beenleigh Small Business Loans
Beenleigh unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get 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 together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Beenleigh Business Loans
What is the Larger Beenleigh Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in quality company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan experts. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses an asset they own to make 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 vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.