FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the New Beith Small Business Loans
Tell me about the New Beith Small Business Loans
New Beith unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger New Beith Business Loans
What is the Larger New Beith Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any company need, including company renovations, purchase of new 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 one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess what is the well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no 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 request a credit loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of 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 the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck 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 are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.