FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Beaconsfield Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Beaconsfield Small Business Loans
Beaconsfield unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Beaconsfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Beaconsfield 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 for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to 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 continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They’ll 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 accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive 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 make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.