FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Beechina Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Beechina Small Business Loans
Beechina unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business 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.
Concerning Larger Beechina Business Loans
What is the Larger Beechina Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
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)
- 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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After 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 specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining the well-being for your company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a 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 in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending experts. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.