FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Bethania Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Bethania Small Business Loans
Bethania unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Bethania Business Loans
What is the Larger Bethania Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks 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’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit 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 look at a variety of aspects for determining your well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business is in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.