FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Bentleigh East Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Bentleigh East Small Business Loans
Bentleigh East unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Bentleigh East Business Loans
What is the Larger Bentleigh East Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during quality company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements to determine the health of the company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.