FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Belfield Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Belfield Small Business Loans
Belfield unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Belfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Belfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business lending specialists. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.