FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bentleigh Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Bentleigh Small Business Loans
Bentleigh unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Bentleigh Business Loans
What is the Larger Bentleigh Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid 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 you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply during standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been running and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.