FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Beecroft Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Beecroft Small Business Loans
Beecroft unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Beecroft Business Loans
What is the Larger Beecroft Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request during standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess your well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information 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 paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could 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 have.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.