FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Beaumont Hills Small Business Loans
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Beaumont Hills unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Beaumont Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger Beaumont Hills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including business improvements, purchasing 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 requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $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 the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during quality business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been operating, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship 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 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.