FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Beechina Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Beechina Small Business Loans
Beechina 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 per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Beechina Business Loans
What is the Larger Beechina Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible 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 the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during quality company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements that determine the well-being for your company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.