FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Beacon Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Beacon Hill Small Business Loans
Beacon Hill unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Beacon Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Beacon Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company purpose including business renovations, purchase of 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 required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you apply during standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your health for your company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.