FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Beach Haven Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Beach Haven Small Business Loans
Beach Haven unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to the 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 in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Beach Haven Business Loans
What is the Larger Beach Haven Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide 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. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $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 credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply within standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in normal business timings and let us use the 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 a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors that determine the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.