FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Beverley Park Small Business Loans
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Beverley Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Beverley Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Beverley Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification 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. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your well-being of your company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.