FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Beauty Point Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Beauty Point Small Business Loans
Beauty Point unsecured loans provides amounts 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.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Beauty Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Beauty Point Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in quality company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors that determine what is the health that is your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the health of the company and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been operating for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
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 company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require the 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 $150,000 generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.