FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Belgrave South Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Belgrave South Small Business Loans
Belgrave South unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Belgrave South Business Loans
What is the Larger Belgrave South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back 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 the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your 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 financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company 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’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply in normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements that determine your well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your well-being of the company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been running for, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
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 amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.