FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Beenleigh Small Business Loans
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Beenleigh unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the 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 expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
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% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business 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 prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining what is the health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been running for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (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 without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans experts. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses the assets they have to get the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.