FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Beeliar Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Beeliar Small Business Loans
Beeliar unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Beeliar Business Loans
What is the Larger Beeliar Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (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 - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within quality business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 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 could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine what is the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine the health for your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises assets they own to make a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.