FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Beulah Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Beulah Park Small Business Loans
Beulah Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 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?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be 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 remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Beulah Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Beulah Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any business need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or 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 for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets and can include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (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 - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within quality business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your well-being of your company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up 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 earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company 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 secure your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.