FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Beaumont Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Beaumont Small Business Loans
Beaumont unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Beaumont Business Loans
What is the Larger Beaumont Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for 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 quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you health 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 for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.