FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The New Beith Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the New Beith Small Business Loans
New Beith unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger New Beith Business Loans
What is the Larger New Beith Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must 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 demonstrate 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 purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application in standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application in standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine the well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business is in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.