FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bentleigh East Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Bentleigh East Small Business Loans
Bentleigh East unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Bentleigh East Business Loans
What is the Larger Bentleigh East Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application at quality company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are 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 less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess your well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been running for, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.