FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Beachlands Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Beachlands Small Business Loans
Beachlands unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Beachlands Business Loans
What is the Larger Beachlands Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The 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 qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able 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 the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply at quality business times and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining what is the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive 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 utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.