FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Beechboro Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Beechboro Small Business Loans
Beechboro unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Beechboro Business Loans
What is the Larger Beechboro Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 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 quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have 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 circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application during standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess your health of the business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company credit experts. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and 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 offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee 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 a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.