FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bentleigh Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Bentleigh Small Business Loans
Bentleigh unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Bentleigh Business Loans
What is the Larger Bentleigh Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, 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 without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business lending experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential element 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 protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.