FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Beaconsfield Small Business Loans
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Beaconsfield unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get the 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 within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About 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 business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 can include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs 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 operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within quality company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables for determining the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the health of your business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been running and how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.