FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Beachlands Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Beachlands Small Business Loans
Beachlands unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Beachlands Business Loans
What is the Larger Beachlands Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as 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 necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during normal business times and permit 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 can offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little 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 variables in order to assess what is the health for your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your health of the company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.