FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bethania Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Bethania Small Business Loans
Bethania 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 that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Bethania Business Loans
What is the Larger Bethania Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve 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 specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request at standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine what is the health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been running and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and 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 use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.