FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Beverley Park Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Beverley Park Small Business Loans
Beverley Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Beverley Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Beverley Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking 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 apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (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 simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in quality company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply during standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess your health of your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your health of the company and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.