FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Beenleigh Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Beenleigh Small Business Loans
Beenleigh unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Beenleigh Business Loans
What is the Larger Beenleigh Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess your well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business credit experts. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial element 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.