FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Beenleigh Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Beenleigh Small Business Loans
Beenleigh unsecured loans offers 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.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Beenleigh Business Loans
What is the Larger Beenleigh Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been 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) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during quality company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining your health for your company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company lending specialists. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.