FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Beaumaris Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Beaumaris Small Business Loans
Beaumaris unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Beaumaris Business Loans
What is the Larger Beaumaris Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 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 I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining the health of the business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.