FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Beach Haven Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Beach Haven Small Business Loans
Beach Haven unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and 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 size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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 to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply at standard company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you apply at normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve 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 deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, 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 make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine your health for your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine your health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company lending experts. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect 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 standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises assets they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.