FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Beverly Hills Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Beverly Hills Small Business Loans
Beverly Hills unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Beverly Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger Beverly Hills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements that determine the health of the company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your health of your company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business credit specialists. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified 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 immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.