FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bethania Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Bethania Small Business Loans
Bethania unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Bethania Business Loans
What is the Larger Bethania Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during quality company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application in standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining your well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business lending specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.