FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Bentley Small Business Loans
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Bentley unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Bentley Business Loans
What is the Larger Bentley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have 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 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply during quality business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess the health for your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.