FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Beulah Park Small Business Loans
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Beulah Park unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Beulah Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Beulah Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage 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 have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply within standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application within normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your health of your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been running for, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.