FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bentleigh Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Bentleigh Small Business Loans
Bentleigh unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Bentleigh Business Loans
What is the Larger Bentleigh Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business 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, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within quality business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being of your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company is in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of 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 amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.