FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Main Beach Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Main Beach Small Business Loans
Main Beach unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Main Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger Main Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine your health of your company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the well-being that is your business and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been running for, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan experts. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.