FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The New Beith Small Business Loans
Tell me more about New Beith Small Business Loans
New Beith unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger New Beith Business Loans
What is the Larger New Beith Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is 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, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any company need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine what is the health for your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your health of the business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been running and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay 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 contact our helpful company loans specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.