FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Belfield Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Belfield Small Business Loans
Belfield unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Belfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Belfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business need, including company improvements, purchasing 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan 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 lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The 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 over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements for determining the health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health of the business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take 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 your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.