FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The New Beith Small Business Loans
Let me know more about New Beith Small Business Loans
New Beith unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About 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. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business 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) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (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. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in quality business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 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 could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account 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 particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been running for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work 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 data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.