FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Beaconsfield Upper Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Beaconsfield Upper Small Business Loans
Beaconsfield Upper unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Beaconsfield Upper Business Loans
What is the Larger Beaconsfield Upper Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business need, including 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 necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.