FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bentleigh Small Business Loans
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Bentleigh unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Bentleigh Business Loans
What is the Larger Bentleigh Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public 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 $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may 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 assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within standard business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements that determine the well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been running, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.