FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Beaconsfield Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Beaconsfield Small Business Loans
Beaconsfield unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or 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 range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails 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 that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a 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 complete the online application within a few 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 License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess your well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the health of the company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. The experts will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.