FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Beenleigh Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Beenleigh Small Business Loans
Beenleigh unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so 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 size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment 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 access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor 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 contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (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 fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply within quality company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, 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. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining what is the health that is your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your health that is your business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been running, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make 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 daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises assets they own to make a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.