FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Belgrave Heights Small Business Loans
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Belgrave Heights unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Belgrave Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Belgrave Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to apply for 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 the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 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 application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application within standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements for determining the well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your health of the business and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship 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 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.