FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Beverley Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Beverley Small Business Loans
Beverley unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Beverley Business Loans
What is the Larger Beverley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or 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 funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply in standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess the health of the business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount 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 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 privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.