FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Beachlands Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Beachlands Small Business Loans
Beachlands unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Beachlands Business Loans
What is the Larger Beachlands Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within quality company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining the well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.