FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Belgrave Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Belgrave Small Business Loans
Belgrave unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including managing cash flows, company 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 the Larger Belgrave Business Loans
What is the Larger Belgrave Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply at standard company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you health that is your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being of the business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential 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 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of assets they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.