FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Beenleigh Small Business Loans
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Beenleigh unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Beenleigh Business Loans
What is the Larger Beenleigh Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or 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 to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an 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 prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application at quality company times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine your health of your company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.