FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Beckenham Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Beckenham Small Business Loans
Beckenham unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Beckenham Business Loans
What is the Larger Beckenham 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 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess what is the health for your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take 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 early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.