FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Lower Beechmont Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Lower Beechmont Small Business Loans
Lower Beechmont unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Lower Beechmont Business Loans
What is the Larger Lower Beechmont Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years 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.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this through 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 specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register 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 allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The 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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in quality company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the 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 is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements that determine your well-being for your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your well-being for your business and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of 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 use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a 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 assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.