FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bellfield Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Bellfield Small Business Loans
Bellfield unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Bellfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Bellfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at standard company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you apply at normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine the health of your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending professionals. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.