FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Safety Beach Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Safety Beach Small Business Loans
Safety Beach unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Safety Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger Safety Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (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 to fund almost all company use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply within standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining your health of your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been running, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with 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 may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.