FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Beaumaris Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Beaumaris Small Business Loans
Beaumaris unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Beaumaris Business Loans
What is the Larger Beaumaris Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 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 Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six 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 credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once 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 agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine your health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been running as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information 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 make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other 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 that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises assets they own to make a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.