FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Benowa Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Benowa Small Business Loans
Benowa unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for the 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 business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Benowa Business Loans
What is the Larger Benowa Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After 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. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine your health of the business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending experts. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.