FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Belgrave South Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Belgrave South Small Business Loans
Belgrave South unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Belgrave South Business Loans
What is the Larger Belgrave South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess your well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your health for your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company credit experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.