FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Beeliar Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Beeliar Small Business Loans
Beeliar unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Beeliar Business Loans
What is the Larger Beeliar Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business need, including business improvements, purchasing 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. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for 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 quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements that determine your well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine your health of your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been running and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.