FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Lower Beechmont Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Lower Beechmont Small Business Loans
Lower Beechmont unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Lower Beechmont Business Loans
What is the Larger Lower Beechmont Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled 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 which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during quality company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application at standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been operating, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
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 amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.