FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Beeliar Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Beeliar Small Business Loans
Beeliar unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Beeliar Business Loans
What is the Larger Beeliar Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll 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: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request within quality business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t 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 expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ 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 employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.