FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Main Beach Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Main Beach Small Business Loans
Main Beach unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Main Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger Main Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets and can include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application at quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at normal business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess your well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount 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?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted 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 safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.