FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Beenleigh Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Beenleigh Small Business Loans
Beenleigh unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for 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 loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a 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 simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply at quality business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for our company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been running as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.