FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Beckenham Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Beckenham Small Business Loans
Beckenham unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms 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 business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Beckenham Business Loans
What is the Larger Beckenham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee 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 an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within quality company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit specialists. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential element 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.