FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Beenleigh Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Beenleigh Small Business Loans
Beenleigh unsecured loans offers 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 what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply for 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 in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Beenleigh Business Loans
What is the Larger Beenleigh Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll 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-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess your well-being of your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine your health of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been operating, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and 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 use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.